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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1960
Page
1
The March kick off drew 165 farmers and business leaders from 13 counties to Stromsburg for the Operation Bootstrap program in pasture and livestock development. Speakers urged individual farm solutions and cooperative farmer steps to improve profits beyond cash grain.
The standings for the Merchants and Classics leagues are listed with team records and high individual and team scores. Notable performances include D. Johnson's 944 single game and Grace Rutter's 440 series, alongside several teams missing play due to schedule makeups.
The N B B O Bridge Club meets with Mrs R M McDonald on April 5 at 7 45 PM. Mrs Don Alt hosts Busy Belles on April 6 at 2 PM. Lions Club gathers at the L aM cafe on Wednesday April 6. Swede Home Project group meets Friday afternoon April 1 at Mrs Wilber Falk's home.
Mrs Hannah Monson and Mrs Raymond Branting spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Branting s Aunt Mrs Anna Johnson of Stromsburg Rolland Ekstroms were Saturday coffee guests of Alton Johnsons
Market brief shows egg prices by grade with figures: Grade A large undergrade and straight run quotes. CREM reads unclear but indicates egg market activity and pricing signals for buyers and sellers.
The Bowling Belles plan a May 2 banquet to close the season and elect officers. They will distribute pins and prize money, with 113 sanctioned bowlers noted and tickets sold by officers Helen Johnson Jeannette Johnson Nora Snodgrass Annette Magorian and Reba Conrad.
The postponed Mervin Ocken farm sale near York moves to April 5 at 12 30 with farm machinery truck Hereford cattle straw and miscellaneous items up for public auction Lunch stand on grounds Dale Hanna Auction Co York. On April 6 at 1 00 p m School District 55 Polk County real estate near Duncan is auctioned Henry Buss and Associates. On April 7 at 2 00 p m Osceola Court House sales of farms to settle Gust H Falk estate. A further Osceola sale of real estate occurs April 12 at 2 00 p m Robert L Mills referee. More information elsewhere in this issue.
A series of birth announcements from Platte South Dakota to Wakefield and Polk note babies born March 17 to Gerald Dean Gabriel weighing 5 lb 13 oz. March 24 Steven Ray Sivers 6 lb 15 oz. March 25 Paul Allen Lindgren 8 lb 9 oz. March 26 Mark Glen Stewart 6 lb 4 oz. March 28 Michael Allen Polacek 8 lb. March 29 Lawrence Whitmore 6 lb 9 oz. Families named Gabriel Lindgren Stewart Polacek Whitmore Rodene and Merrick are listed with guests and christening events including Lesa Anne Rodene at a Lutheran church.
Dismissals and birth notices listed for Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. Named patients and babies include Mrs Matie Bedient Stromsburg Mrs Mabel Stevens Polk Fred Novell Rising City Glen H Moon Shelby and many others across Osceola Polk Stromsburg Benedict Shelby and surrounding communities.
The thirty third annual session of the fourteenth district will be held in the IOOF Hall at Shelby on Saturday April 2. Registration begins at 8 oclock Officers include Ethel Van Metre David City president Mildred White Shelby vice president Margaret Pehrson Osceola Warden and Nina Bond Osceola Inside Guardian Noon luncheon will be served at the EUB church Guest speakers will be Fern Nelson Tekamah president of the Rebekah Assembly of Nebraska and Eldora Edgar Matron of the IOOF Home at York All local Rebekahs are urged to attend this meeting.
Dr. C. L. Anderson M. D. of Stromsburg Nebraska is honored by President Eisenhower with a silver lapel badge and a Certificate of Appreciation for 15 years of service as medical advisor to the Selective Service Local Board of Polk County. He served without compensation, seen as a patriotic contribution to a vital government function.
Miss Beverly Schell bride to be of Jim Olson was honored at a March 22 1960 miscellaneous shower in Lincoln Nebraska Thirteen guests attended Hostesses were Charlotte Dinges Evelyn Jacobsen and Roxy Latham The couple will wed March 27 1960 at First Lutheran Church Nebraska City Nebraska after which they will reside there.
Osceola volunteers will hold a meeting Thursday night March 31. Irvin Grossnicklaus attended Walter Schmoker’s funeral in Lincoln last week and returned Friday to be with Fred Schmoker on his 85th birthday March 28. Mrs S W Calhoun notes crocuses bloomed recently. Mabel Grossnicklaus visited Ervin Grossnicklaus and Dr and Mrs Frank Koenig and their Omaha daughter were guests in their home.
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District announces sale of a 4 cent water conservation stamp starting April 19. Raymond Burke notes 120 million copies printed. stamps issued in Washington on April 18 to honor conservation farmers and local districts. First day covers can be sent to Washington for special cancellation and mailed nationwide.
Voters will decide school board members and city offices on Tuesday. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm in the Polk County Court House lobby. Two school board seats are up for a three year term. Candidates are Orval Eikenhorst Calmar Herrmann and Howard Boden. For mayor Fred Bond is the candidate for a two year term. First ward councilman Ray Sedlak second ward Orval Eikenhorst. City electors will have a blank line on the ballot.
Osceola Public Library lists new books for National Library Week April 3 to 9. Notable titles span fiction and non fiction with works by Edison and a biography presented by Max McGraw. Hours are Wednesday and Saturday afternoons with evening Saturday access for residents. non residents incur a small fee.
Army enlistment announced for 18 year old Gary R Peterson of Osceola by Sergeant John Phillips. Peterson, son of Mr and Mrs Reynold Peterson, graduates of Osceola High School 1959, will train eight weeks at Fort Carson before assignment to an Army Training Center and then to his chosen field.
Shelby Nebraska native Dr John R. Dunning a 1929 Nebraska Wesleyan graduate and Columbia University engineering dean will discuss The Scientific Thrust Toward Social Change as a Lafayette College convocation co panelist with F Ashley Montagu. Other guests include Edward Weeks Harlow Shapley and Carrol Shanks with Gov Meyner as chairman. The event aims to clarify the role of small private colleges in modern society at Lafayette College with about 1500 students.
The appeal highlights the Blood Program as the largest expense, plus aid in emergencies accident illness and death case work with families of servicemen and financial assistance to distressed families. Contributions to Carleton Anderson are urged to support ongoing Red Cross activities.
Anne Schott of Osceola and Denver begins a three month pediatric nursing course at St. Francis Hospital Colorado Springs, tied to her B S in nursing at Loretto Heights College. She has completed an intermediate medical surgical course at St Anthony's Denver and is a junior at Liberal Arts college.
A Youth Job Clinic is planned for April 18 to 22 at the Division of Employment Security Office in Columbus. Dallas Berney says all students seeking work in the Columbus area may apply during the week, with outreach to college students home for Easter Vacation. Employers will be invited to review qualifications, and qualified students may be hired from a broad pool. Undergraduate high school students from outlying areas are not urged to travel to Columbus. local farm placement reps in Polk County will handle agricultural work signups, with detasselers possible in June if in demand. The program aims to connect students with jobs and help employers find suitable candidates.
Mrs Glenn Shelmadine hosted Mr and Mrs Gene Murray and family from Grand Island on Saturday. Mrs Calmer Dunn joined Mr and Mrs Otto Daum for dinner last Sunday.
Residents report extensive floodwaters covering farm ground and streets while several bridges are swept away. An evacuated family and livestock moved to higher ground as a school bus could not navigate flooded roads. Neighbors warn that conditions are worse in nearby towns and students cannot reach school.
Donations listed show support from local individuals and businesses for the Scout Fund. Contributors include Dr. W. F. Monson Kepner's Osceola Implement Co. Osceola Girl Scout Troop Gas Company Osceola Record and Vernon Johnson with amounts ranging from 5 to 15 dollars.
Miss Carolyn Dewees daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Dewees Greenleaf Kansas and Lowell Waterman son of Mr and Mrs Harmon Waterman married at 2 00 PM Sunday March 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church Greenleaf Rev Carl Schneider officiated The couple reside in Osceola after a short wedding trip with Mr Waterman employed at the Osceola Record.
Cub Scout Pack meeting held Friday evening March 25 at the Methodist Church. Cubmaster Cerny presided as bobcat pins and wolf books were awarded. Den mothers Mrs Sterup and Mrs Miley received gifts. Awards included Silver Arrow Lion Badge Gold Arrow for John Sedlak Lonnie Miley and others. Meta Larson received Den Mother pin. Nebr theme noted. flags retired by Zelma Burgess’s den.
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